PSV would accelerate for Freiburg back SildilliaPSV has Nick Olij and Ruben van Bommel in, but is far from finished in the transfer market. French right back Kiliann Sildillia from SC Freiburg should be the next reinforcement. PSV has reportedly submitted a bid of 3.5 million euros, but Freiburg wants to collect at least 6 million euros. A five-year contract would be ready for Sildillia in Eindhoven. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Kökçü exchanges Benfica for BesiktasTransfer news from the plane! Orkun Kökçü exchanges Benfica for Besiktas. The former Feyenoord captain is reportedly initially rented from the Portuguese club, after which Besiktas must exercise the mandatory purchase option after one season. Benfica took over Kökçü from Feyenoord in 2023 for no less than 30 million euros. (Source: Besiktas)
Malik Tillman comes by during PSV’s practice match against SV Elversberg to say hello.
Transfer Vlap to Spartak Moscow uncertainIt seems increasingly uncertain whether the transfer of Michel Vlap to Spartak Moscow will still go ahead. Despite the war, the 28-year-old midfielder from FC Twente is positive about a lucrative move to Russia, but reportedly the clubs cannot agree. Spartak is said to have offered 3.5 million euros and that can increase to 4.5 million euros through bonuses. FC Twente is asking for 4.5 million euros guaranteed, but Spartak would find that too much. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Tillman comes in third place most expensive PSV transfersBayer Leverkusen is reportedly paying around 37 million euros for Malik Tillman and that can increase to 40 million euros through bonuses. He comes in third place in the most expensive outgoing transfers ever from PSV.
Transfer Tillman from PSV to Leverkusen is completeLook who we have there in the Bayer Leverkusen shirt… The transfer of Malik Tillman to the German club is complete, both Leverkusen and PSV report. “For Malik and for the club, this is a wonderful step in many ways, but above all we will miss him very much as a footballer and person,” says director of football affairs Earnest Stewart. PSV makes no announcements about the amount of the transfer fee, but it can increase to approximately 40 million euros through bonuses. (Source: PSV)
Van Gaal is still open to coaching a top countryLouis van Gaal does not completely rule out that he will ever work as a trainer again, but no longer at a club. “There have been clubs that wanted me in the past two years, but I no longer do that,” says the former national coach of Oranje in the RTL program Humberto. “Then I have to get to work every day and I no longer want that. Being a national coach, I still want that. But who is waiting for a national coach who has had prostate cancer and is 73 years old?”
Van Gaal is also picky himself. “I only do it for large countries such as England and Germany. The Netherlands? Well, I have already been the national coach of Oranje three times.” (Source: Humberto)
Newcastle United pulls out wallet for ElangaMoney continues to be thrown around in the Premier League. Newcastle United has taken over Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest, reportedly for the equivalent of more than 63 million euros. The 23-year-old Swede has already made an impression in the Premier League in the past two years, with eleven goals and twenty assists for Nottingham Forest.
Besiktas confirms: talks about Kökçü ongoingBesiktas is not being secretive about it. The Turkish top club confirms that it is in talks with Benfica about a transfer of Orkun Kökçü, seen here with his old Feyenoord buddy Santiago Giménez. Besiktas would initially rent Kökçü for a season and then take him over permanently for at least 25 million euros. (Source: Besiktas)
New ADO coach seems on the wayADO Den Haag has been without a technical director since today, but seems to have found a new head coach in any case. Robin Peter is said to be about to succeed Darije Kalezic. The 37-year-old German was coach of FC Emmen last year, where he was fired due to disappointing results. (Source: VI and Omroep West)
Zawada from RKC to FC GroningenOskar Zawada gets another chance in the Eredivisie. In his debut season in the Netherlands he could not prevent relegation with RKC Waalwijk, but the 29-year-old Pole is being taken over by FC Groningen. The striker, who scored nine league goals last year, is signing for three years in Groningen.
MVV also cheers after Van Bommel transferNot only at AZ, but also at MVV the cash register rings now that Ruben van Bommel has left for PSV. The left winger made his debut in professional football in 2022 for ‘de Sterrendragers’. Now the club from Maastricht is entitled to a training allowance. “Probably between two and three tons, depending on the final transfer fee. A valuable amount for MVV that helps the club to continue building on the future in a targeted manner,” the club says. (Source: MVV)
ADO confirms departure MathijsenADO Den Haag has confirmed the departure of technical director Joris Mathijsen. The 84-time Oranje international has been with ADO since 2023. “When I signed with the club at the time, it was partly based on the football vision and plans for the development of ADO Den Haag in the coming years,” Mathijsen responds.
“However, in recent weeks it has become clear that my vision on sports policy no longer aligns with the course the club currently has in mind. I want to thank everyone who has a warm heart for ADO Den Haag for the past two seasons and wish the club every success in the future.” (Source: ADO Den Haag)
João Félix back to the old nest?It was only six years ago that the world lay at the feet of João Félix. In 2019 he was voted Golden Boy and went from Benfica to Atlético Madrid for no less than 127 million euros. But in the meantime, the Portuguese is on a dead track at Chelsea, which has already loaned him to AC Milan in recent months.
His old love Benfica would now like to bring him back. Félix is reportedly willing to give up a lot of salary and would like to work with trainer Bruno Lage again, whom he still knows from his first period. Only an agreement still has to be reached with Chelsea. (Source: O Jogo)
Ajax lets Sosa go to Crystal PalaceAnother outgoing transfer at Ajax. Borna Sosa, one of the many purchases of Sven Mislintat, is being sold to Crystal Palace. This brings an end to the not very successful collaboration between the 27-year-old Croat and Ajax. In England, Sosa will be a teammate of goalkeeper Walter Benítez, who left PSV. (Source: Crystal Palace)
PSV confirms arrival Ruben van BommelThere it is! Ruben van Bommel has completed his transfer from AZ to PSV. The twenty-year-old attacker has signed a contract in Eindhoven until mid-2030. The international of Jong Oranje will play with number 7. He takes over that number from Malik Tillman, who is on his way to Bayer Leverkusen.
PSV reports that it is not a record transfer, but a big transfer. “I couldn’t have written it better than this,” says Van Bommel. The attacker himself played seven years in the youth academy of PSV. In addition, his father Mark is a club icon. “Secretly, I have always dreamed of playing for PSV 1 myself.” (Source: PSV)
Reith from Sparta to Almere CityDefender Boyd Reith exchanges Sparta Rotterdam for Almere City FC on loan. The 26-year-old Rotterdammer will play for the club from the Keuken Kampioen Divisie for one season anyway. Almere City has also included an option to buy in the rental contract. (Source: Almere City)
Ivanusec seems to leave FeyenoordLuka Ivanusec is already referred to on Wikipedia as a player of PAOK, but it is not that far yet. However, there is a good chance that he will soon wear the shirt of the Greek club. He is said to be about to leave Feyenoord. Ivanusec was brought to Rotterdam in 2023 with high expectations, but he could never live up to them. Initially it concerns a rental deal. There would also be an option to buy. (Source: Giannis Chorianopoulos)
Henderson on his way to Brentford?Many people thought that Jordan Henderson might return to youth club Sunderland after his free transfer from Ajax, but that does not seem to be the case. The 35-year-old midfielder is reportedly about to start playing for Brentford, number ten of the past Premier League season. The announcement of his transfer would be postponed for a while, out of respect for his former teammate Diogo Jota. (Source: The Athletic)
Bergwijn will not return to Europe for the time beingNational coach Ronald Koeman will not understand much of it, but we will not see Steven Bergwijn back on the European fields anytime soon. The 27-year-old attacker is enjoying himself in Saudi Arabia, where he became champion with Al Ittihad in his first season. “I don’t really have any plans to return to Europe,” he says. “The weather is just good in Saudi Arabia. Just nice and quiet, warm, good food. Actually quite doable.” (Source: ESPN)
Lamprou extends contract with NACKostas Lamprou will stay with NAC Breda for the time being. The goalkeeper and the Eredivisionist have decided to extend the expiring collaboration by two years. The 33-year-old Greek joined NAC in January. “With Kostas we bring the necessary experience and professionalism into the selection. He is fit and with his specific football technical qualities we complement our goalkeepers group,” says technical director Peter Maas. (Source: NAC Breda)
PSV benefits from upcoming Madueke transferAccording to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Noni Madueke will soon be making the switch from Chelsea to Arsenal. The latter London club is reportedly paying around 60 million euros for the attacker. Former employer PSV benefits from the spicy transfer of the 23-year-old Englishman. The national champion would receive approximately 1.4 million euros anyway based on solidarity. (Source: Eindhovens Dagblad)
Former Ajacied Kudus for 63 million to TottenhamMohammed Kudus is making the switch to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Ajacied is being taken over by the Londoners for reportedly 63 million euros from West Ham United. Only the work permit of the 24-year-old Ghanaian still needs to be arranged. It is unknown for how many years he is signing. (Source: Tottenham Hotspur)
Goalkeeper Bizot seems on his way to Aston VillaMarco Bizot seems to be continuing his career in the Premier League. According to various media, Aston Villa wants to take over the 33-year-old goalkeeper from Stade Brestois, where he is under contract until mid-2026. In Birmingham, Bizot would compete with Emiliano Martínez, although the Argentine first keeper in English media is linked to Chelsea and Manchester United, among others. (Sources: De Telegraaf and VI)
Former Feyenoorder Kökçü on his way to Besiktas?A surprising message: former Feyenoorder Orkun Kökçü seems to be leaving Benfica this summer. The 24-year-old midfielder is said to be well on his way to Besiktas, which wants to rent him from the Portuguese top club until the end. After that, the Turks are obliged to take over the midfielder for 25 million euros. Kökçü was a basic player at Benfica last season. It is not known why he would leave the club. (Source: Fabrizio Romano)
Dzeko (39) returns to Serie A at FiorentinaEdin Dzeko will be admired again on the Italian fields next season. The 39-year-old striker is continuing his career at Fiorentina, number six of the past Serie A season. The Bosnian is coming over from Fenerbahçe on a free transfer. Dzeko previously played in Serie A for AS Roma and Internazionale. The veteran is signing a contract in Florence for one season, with an option for an extra year. (Source: Fiorentina)
Heitinga: ‘Tadic will not return to Ajax’John Heitinga says that Ajax may need a new leader after the departure of Jordan Henderson, but he is not referring to Dusan Tadic. “Dusan is not coming to Ajax,” the trainer says about the 36-year-old attacker, who is currently without a club. “We are not bringing him back.” Heitinga is less outspoken about a possible return of Daley Blind. “Let’s focus on the players who are here,” he answers questions about Blind. (Source: NU.nl)
Heitinga expects Moro at Ajax next weekAjax trainer John Heitinga expects the transfer of Raúl Moro to be completed within a few days. The Spaniard, who costs approximately 10 million euros, has been linked to the Amsterdammers for weeks. “I assume that he will come this way next week,” Heitinga says at a press conference. “We want difference makers on the outside and that is what he is.” (Source: NU.nl)
Arsenal strengthens with NørgaardChristian Nørgaard has completed his transfer from Brentford to Arsenal. The London club is paying approximately 12 million euros for the 31-year-old midfielder. This amount can increase by several million through bonuses. The 35-time Danish international has signed for two years, with an option for another season. (Source: Arsenal)
Tillman undergoes medical examination in USMalik Tillman is reportedly undergoing the medical examination of Bayer Leverkusen in the United States today. The American midfielder from PSV is celebrating a vacation in his home country after losing the final of the Gold Cup. The club doctor of Leverkusen has traveled to the US to perform the medical examination. An amount of money is reportedly involved in the upcoming transfer of Tillman that goes towards 40 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Vlap seems on his way to MoscowMichel Vlap may be exchanging FC Twente for Spartak Moscow. The Russian club reportedly wants to pay 3.5 million euros for the attacking midfielder. That amount can increase by 1 million euros through bonuses. The 28-year-old Vlap would be open to a transfer to Spartak Moscow, which wants to do business quickly. The Russian competition starts in a week.
“It is still difficult to estimate how this will turn out. This should be shown in the coming days,” says Jan Streuer, technical director of FC Twente. Vlap’s management says it is “calmly waiting for FC Twente”. (Source: Tubantia)
Henderson says goodbye to Ajax: ‘Was an honor’There is the confirmation: Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax. The club has agreed to the player’s request to terminate his contract, which ran until mid-2026. “I want to express my enormous gratitude to everyone involved with Ajax, for the opportunity I have been given to be part of this great club in recent years,” says Henderson. “It was an honor in itself to play for this club. It was an even greater privilege to act as captain.” Henderson was in Zeist on Tuesday, where he said goodbye to his teammates at Ajax’s training camp. (Source: Ajax)
Kudus is about to undergo medical examination at TottenhamMohammed Kudus seems to be undergoing the medical examination at Tottenham Hotspur today. The London club is reportedly paying city rivals West Ham United approximately 64 million euros in exchange for the 24-year-old winger. Kudus, who made the switch from Ajax to West Ham two years ago, can sign for six years with Tottenham. (Sources: Sky Sports and BBC)
PSV lurks at Freiburg back SildilliaPSV is not sitting still this transfer summer. The Eindhoven club is working on the arrival of Matej Kovar, Yarek Gasiorowski and Ruben van Bommel and now the national champion is also lurking at Kiliann Sildillia. PSV is said to have already reached a personal agreement with the 23-year-old right back from SC Freiburg. The German club would demand approximately 10 million euros for the Frenchman. PSV is also still interested in Marvin Young. The right central defender of Sparta Rotterdam can also play as a right back. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Bayern Munich is said to be thinking of SimonsWill Xavi Simons take a step within the Bundesliga? Bayern Munich is said to be interested in the Oranje international. The 22-year-old Simons is said to have informed RB Leipzig that he is open to a transfer. Due to the serious leg injury of Bayern star Jamal Musiala, ‘Der Rekordmeister’ is looking for attacking reinforcement. There have been no negotiations between Bayern and Leipzig yet, but Simons himself seems to be all ears for a transfer. Leipzig took over Simons from Paris Saint-Germain in January 2025 for no less than 50 million euros. In the 2022/2023 season, Simons played for PSV, after which he returned to PSG. (Source: The Athletic)
Van Bommel passes medical examination at PSVThe transfer of Ruben van Bommel from AZ to PSV no longer seems to be able to fail. The twenty-year-old winger has passed the medical examination in Eindhoven. The definitive completion of the transfer is therefore a matter of time. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Excelsior takes over Henderikx from FC Den BoschExcelsior has contracted Stan Henderikx. The 22-year-old central defender played for FC Den Bosch until last season. Henderikx is signing a three-year contract with the promoted Rotterdam team. “The position of left central defender was an important spearhead. We are therefore very happy with his arrival. Stan has enormous potential,” says technical manager Niels van Duinen of Excelsior. (Source: Excelsior)
AZ director Huiberts announces departure Van BommelDirector of football affairs Max Huiberts of AZ has announced the departure of Ruben van Bommel at the Alkmaar club. The winger is about to make the switch to PSV. “We tried to bind him to AZ for longer,” says Huiberts.
“There have also been a number of talks about contract extension. But at one point, well before the end of last season, it was indicated that Ruben would not agree to that. Then you can assume that there will be interest, because then it will also become known on the market that the ambition is to take a step.” (Source: VI)
Goalkeeper Roy Steur to FC VolendamFC Volendam has taken over goalkeeper Roy Steur from PSV. The twenty-year-old goalkeeper is signing a contract for three seasons with the promoted team. Steur is a well-known name in Volendam. He is the son of Johan Steur, who played for the club as a midfielder in the 1980s. (Source: FC Volendam)
Feyenoord sets eyes on Salah-EddineFeyenoord seems to be focusing on Anass Salah-Eddine from AS Roma. The 23-year-old left back has to fill the gap of the departed Quilindschy Hartman in Rotterdam. Feyenoord initially had Bjorn Meijer in mind, but that transfer fell through. Former FC Twente player Salah-Eddine would have to come to strengthen trainer Robin van Persie’s team on loan. Currently, Gijs Smal is the only left back in De Kuip. (Source: VI)
AZ does not want Mijnans to go to PSVWhile the transfer of Ruben van Bommel is in its final phase, it becomes clear that Sven Mijnans will not make the step from AZ to PSV. “They called once a while ago. It stayed between the clubs,” says Max Huiberts, technical director of AZ, about the interest of PSV in the 25-year-old Mijnans. “Then we said that we are not open to this.” According to Huiberts, Mijnans has already accepted that he will not go to PSV. “There is nothing to criticize about his attitude this week. He is not only a great player, but also a great professional.”
Henderson away from Ajax immediately?Big news at Ajax, although that has not yet been confirmed by the club. According to De Telegraaf, Jordan Henderson is leaving Ajax immediately despite his contract until mid-2026. The 35-year-old midfielder has reportedly come to Ajax’s training camp in Zeist to say goodbye to the selection. It is unclear where the English international will continue his career.
Free transfer Luuk de Jong trains individually at PSVLuuk de Jong is back at PSV, but that doesn’t say much. The free transfer striker is using the club’s offer to keep his condition up to scratch. He trains individually, awaiting a possible new club. Meanwhile, it is not excluded that De Jong, who celebrates his 35th birthday next month, will still sign a new contract with PSV.
Van Bommel will replace Lozano as the most expensive PSV player everWith a transfer fee of almost 16 million euros, Ruben van Bommel will become the most expensive purchase ever of PSV. He will surpass Hirving Lozano with that. The winger of AZ will soon sign a multi-year contract in Eindhoven.
Transfer Van Bommel to PSV seems almost completeThe transfer of Ruben van Bommel to PSV seems almost complete. The twenty-year-old winger of AZ is reportedly undergoing a medical examination in Eindhoven today, after which he will sign a multi-year contract. PSV is paying approximately 15 million euros for Van Bommel, who will be the successor of Noa Lang. The 26-year-old Lang will soon complete his transfer to Napoli. (Source: ED)
Ajax is said to be thinking of winger BalloThierno Ballo seems to be on the radar of Ajax. The Amsterdam club, like Rangers FC and FSV Mainz, is said to have inquired about the 23-year-old winger of the Austrian Wolfsberger AC. There is (still) no concrete offer. The expectation is that the single Austrian international will make a transfer this summer. (Source: Sky Deutschland)
Kökçü is about to leave BenficaThe rumor mill around Orkun Kökçü is running at full speed. The midfielder of Benfica has been linked with a transfer for weeks. After Internazionale and Newcastle United, Besiktas and clubs from Saudi Arabia are now mentioned as possible destinations. The entourage around the Turkish international is said to be in talks with both the Turkish top club and the Saudi state investment fund Public Investment Fund (PIF). Benfica has a good negotiating position, because the former player of Feyenoord is still under contract for three years. (Sources: O Jogo and A Bola)
Time for the real work for Davide AncelottiDavide Ancelotti (yes, indeed the son of Carlo Ancelotti) is going to stand on his own two feet for the first time as a trainer. Botafogo presents the assistant of the Brazilian national team as the new coach. Ancelotti worked in the shadow of his father for more than ten years. (Source: Botafogo)
Hague cult striker Verheydt to Willem IIWillem II has strengthened itself with Thomas Verheydt. The 33-year-old striker is signing a contract in Tilburg for one season, with an option for a second year. Verheydt was under contract in Turkey after his departure from ADO in 2023 and has been free transfer since this summer. Against whom does Willem II start the new season? Indeed: ADO Den Haag. (Source: Willem II)
Ten Hag would also want to have PSV player BakayokoIs Erik ten Hag going to shop at PSV again with Bayer Leverkusen? According to the latest rumors, the Bundesliga club has reported in Eindhoven for Johan Bakayoko. The contract of the 22-year-old right winger expires next year, so PSV will have to cooperate in a transfer to prevent a free departure of the Belgian. Leverkusen is already about to take over playmaker Malik Tillman for 40 million euros from PSV. Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are also said to be interested in Bakayoko. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Osman on loan to FranceIbrahim Osman wore the shirt of Feyenoord on loan last season and is now being rented out again by Brighton & Hove Albion. The twenty-year-old attacker will play for the French AJ Auxerre for at least one season, which according to various sources has negotiated an option to buy. That is not confirmed by the clubs. (Source: Brighton & Hove Albion)
Dávid Hancko with the Feyenoord logo on his chest: we actually expected not to see that anymore, but it is really the case. The defender has still not left and so he reports to the training of Feyenoord.
Marseille reportedly offers for Feyenoord player PaixãoFeyenoord is said to have received an opening bid of 28 million euros from Olympique Marseille for Igor Paixão. The number two of the past Ligue 1 season reportedly sees in the Brazilian attacker a successor for Luis Henrique, who recently moved to Internazionale. According to reports from France, Feyenoord has not yet responded to the bid from Marseille. Paixão, who is on the radar at several European clubs, is still under contract in De Kuip until mid-2029. (Source: L’Équipe)
Cambuur breaks with Caschili due to fightSC Cambuur is saying goodbye to Gabi Caschili immediately. The 21-year-old defender was involved in a fight after the match between amateur clubs Surhústerfean and WKE’16. Caschili is said to have also given out hits during the scuffle. “We are not continuing with Cashili,” says technical manager Lars Lambooij. “We cannot deny that an incident took place after the match between WKE and FC Surhústerfean. According to us, the images are clear.” Video images show that Cashili gives two accurate blows to a man. Cashili signed a contract for two years in 2023, with an option for another season. (Source: Leeuwarder Courant)
Nottingham Forest sees PSV player Bakayoko as top priorityJohan Bakayoko may be playing in the Premier League next season. Nottingham Forest is said to see the attacker of PSV as a top priority, now that the English club has reached an agreement on the sale of Anthony Elanga to Newcastle United. Nottingham Forest is said to receive around 64 million euros for Elanga. Part of that amount is intended for buying Bakayoko.
PSV reportedly demands 35 million euros for the Belgian. Forest breaks the club record if the Premier League club gets the 22-year-old Bakayoko for that amount. The expectation is that the clubs will start negotiations soon. (Source: The Telegraph)
FC Emmen rents Mesbahi from FC TwenteThe Keuken Kampioen Divisie transfers also belong in transfer updates! FC Emmen has strengthened itself with Juliën Mesbahi, who comes over from FC Twente for one year. The central defender is a Moroccan youth international and made his Eredivisie debut in the 2023/2024 season. “Juliën is a talented player with a lot of dynamics in his game,” says technical director Nico Haak on the club site. “With his arrival, we are increasing the competition in the rear and we hope that he can further develop with us.”
Kristian Hlynsson is already on his way to Austria and is looking forward to the training camp with FC Twente. “I am looking forward to getting to know the players and staff in the coming days,” says Hlynsson on the club site of FC Twente. “I see the transfer to FC Twente as a very good step for me. FC Twente is a big club and has a beautiful fan base. Here I want to show myself. For me it was important to join my new club early this summer in order to fully participate in the preparation for the season.”
Hlynsson leaves Ajax for FC TwenteIt’s here! Ajax and FC Twente have reached an agreement on Kristian Hlynsson. The attacking midfielder has signed a four-year contract with FC Twente. Hlynsson was still under contract with Ajax for one year, but barely got playing minutes with the Amsterdammers. The 21-year-old Hlynsson has traveled directly to Austria, where FC Twente is on a training camp.
Hlynsson played in the youth for the Icelandic Breidablik and made the switch to Ajax in 2020. In Amsterdam, the four-time Icelandic international scored ten times in 45 matches. The past half year, Hlynsson played on loan for Sparta Rotterdam. (Source: FC Twente)
Verheydt may be returning to the NetherlandsThomas Verheydt may be playing in the Netherlands again next season. Willem II is talking to the 33-year-old striker, who is without a club since his departure from the Turkish Çorum FK. The Tilburg club sees in Verheydt the successor of Jeremy Bokila, who has left on a free transfer. The Keuken Kampioen Divisie club would see in the former striker of ADO Den Haag a good “ram” behind the recently attracted Devin Haen. (Source: VI)
There is the confirmation! Brahim Ghalidi is a NAC player. The Moroccan Belgian has signed a contract in Breda until the summer of 2028. Ghalidi comes over from Standard Luik, where he previously worked with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens. The twenty-year-old attacker played several international matches as a youth international of Belgium, but now plays for the national youth teams of Morocco.
“For years I have been enthusiastic about a transfer to the Eredivisie,” says Ghalidi. “NAC is a great team and is working on a great project to definitively manifest itself at the highest level. I like to be part of that.”
Son (16) of former goalkeeper Cech signs professional contract with FulhamDamián Cech follows in the footsteps of his father Petr Cech. The sixteen-year-old goalkeeper has signed a contract with Fulham in the presence of his father. It is the first professional contract for the son of the former goalkeeper of Chelsea and Arsenal. Cech jr. went through the youth training of Chelsea and made his debut for Czech Republic under 19 in August 2024. “I am eternally grateful,” Damián wrote on Instagram.
European champion Boogaard extends contract with AZKasper Boogaard has extended his contract with AZ. The midfielder of Jong AZ is now under contract until mid-2029 with the Alkmaar club. The nineteen-year-old talent won the European title with Oranje under 19 this summer. Perhaps Boogaard will make his debut in the Eredivisie next season. During the preparation, the Texelaar made his unofficial debut for the main force of AZ in a practice match against Aris Thessaloniki. (Source: AZ)
Rosario Central would like to relieve Ajax of mispurchase ÁvilaIn the Argentinian media they are sure: Gastón Ávila will leave Ajax. The 23-year-old Argentinian could start playing at Rosario Central. Ávila has been under contract with Ajax since 2023, but has not come into his own there. The defender will be loaned to the Brazilian Fortaleza until December 2025. Rosario Central is said to have approached Fortaleza to end the last months of the rental period and must then go to Ajax to reach an agreement on a transfer. To be continued in any case! (Source: TyC Sports)
NAC trainer Hoefkans would like to bring former top talent to BredaTransfer news from North Brabant! NAC is said to announce the arrival of Brahim Ghalidi shortly. The twenty-year-old Moroccan Belgian was seen as a top talent at Standard Luik, but played for the promises after disappointing performances. Ghalidi may leave Luik transfer-free due to financial problems and would sign a multi-year contract with NAC. The left-footed player will encounter an old acquaintance at NAC. The attacker previously worked with NAC coach Carl Hoefkens at Luik, who has been at the helm in Breda since 2024. (Source: VI)
Liverpool attacker Luis Díaz in talks with several clubsLiverpool trainer Arne Slot must fear for a departure of Luis Díaz. The attacker has let Spanish media know that he is in talks with several clubs. Díaz is said to be on the radar of Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona, but does not rule out a contract extension with Liverpool either.
“We are in negotiations, in talks with Liverpool and with everyone who has approached us. I am very calm under that and very happy at Liverpool. It is about me wanting to make the best decision for myself,” said Díaz, who competes with Cody Gakpo under Slot for a starting place. Díaz has a contract with the national champion until the summer of 2027. (Source: Mundo Deportivo)
Circle is round for Di MaríaThe circle is round for Ángel Di María. He returns to Rosario Central in his home country Argentina after eighteen years in Europe. The 37-year-old Di María was a free transfer after his departure from Benfica. He previously played in Europe for Real Madrid, Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus. (Source: Rosario Central)
Agent Heerkens in talks with AjaxGoalkeeper Joeri Heerkens has been linked with a transfer to Ajax for a longer time, but now it is also confirmed. “We are in talks and Joeri has received an offer for five years,” says Greg Gorré of Gorré Soccer Management. “That looks good and I think we can work it out.”
The nineteen-year-old Heerkens is currently still under contract with Sparta Prague. This summer, the goalkeeper won the European title with Oranje under 19. (Source: De Telegraaf)
More about Van Bommel and PSVSome people may recognize Bert van Marwijk in the photo below, but as far as we can estimate, it is not him. However, there may be a reason for the old national coach to come and watch PSV a little more often next season. The reports about his grandson Ruben van Bommel are following each other quickly. PSV is said to have put down an offer of more than 15 million euros at AZ. AZ would demand more than 20 million euros. (Source: De Telegraaf)
Some people recognize him, but others have no idea who is arriving at Eindhoven Airport here.